Tax
- News
TikTok is now asking Kenyan creators for their tax information
TikTok is asking Kenyan creators for tax details. The residency answer on its new form decides whether it withholds 5%.
- Business
KRA is taking the customs system offline for 12 hours today
KRA shuts Kenya's iCMS customs system from 06:00 to 18:00 today. No entries, duty payments or cargo releases until evening.
- Business
KRA orders businesses to keep stock records in TIMS and eTIMS
KRA will add stock management to eTIMS and TIMS invoicing, with business consultations from September 2026 before any rollout.
- News
Google to withhold 5% AdSense earnings for the taxman
Google will deduct 5% tax on AdSense from September earnings. India, Nigeria and South Africa have no such platform withholding.
- News
Tanzania now requires businesses on social media to display tax numbers on their profiles
Tanzania's new tax rules require anyone doing business on social media to display their TIN or tax clearance certificate publicly.
- Cars
Kenya’s used car prices keep climbing
Jiji says car listing prices rose 72% since 2024. We check the figures and explain Kenya's tax rules behind them.
- News
KRA is moving cargo clearance to a blockchain platform. Here is what changes on Monday
KRA adopts the TLIP blockchain platform for cargo clearance. From 3 August, containerised imports need an ACD code before loading.
- News
Kenya’s tax on foreign digital platforms doubled to 3%. Here is what actually changed
Kenya's SEPT tax on foreign digital platforms doubled to 3% and collected KES 1.609 billion. Who pays it, explained.
- News
Anthropic starts pricing Claude in rupees for India. Kenya still pays in dollars, plus 16% VAT.
Claude users in India now see rupee prices. Look closely and they are not actually cheaper. Here is what that…
- Business
KRA’s Six-Month Tax Amnesty Is Open: Who Qualifies and How to Claim It
KRA has opened a six-month tax amnesty. Pay your principal tax by December 2026 and penalties and interest are waived.
- News
KRA Extends Office Hours for the Tax Returns Rush, But Filing Online Is Still Faster
KRA extends service centre, Huduma and contact centre hours before the 30 June 2026 returns deadline. Here is the full…
- News
Kenya’s Gambling Regulator Plans Real-Time Access to Betting Transactions
Kenya's Gambling Regulatory Authority plans a central platform to track betting, casino and lottery transactions in real time across licensed…
- News
Adan Mohamed Named KRA Commissioner General as Taxman Bets on Tech-First Reset
Adan Mohamed becomes Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General for three years from 18 May 2026, succeeding Humphrey Wattanga amid digital…
- Cars
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Wants to Roll Back the EV Tax Break Parliament Passed Less Than a Year Ago
The Finance Bill 2026 moves EVs, batteries and e-bikes from zero-rated to VAT-exempt, raising prices from 1 July 2026.
- Opinion
KRA Has Been Trying to Get Inside Your M-Pesa for a Decade. eTIMS Is How They Do It.
KRA tried in 2016 and again in 2024 to legislate blanket access to your mobile money. It got blocked both…
